Ceremony: 5:30pm
Appetizer and Puzzles: 6:30pm
Dinner 7:30pm
Toasts 8:30pm
Dancing 9pm-11pm
Cake Cutting 10pm
We expect the weather to reach a high of 75 degrees and a low of 55 degrees over the course of the day. Because the Redwood Grove, where the ceremony will take place, is well-shaded, temperatures are typically noticably cooler. Please also note that dancing will be on an outdoor patio, so keep that in mind!
The suggested dress for the wedding is semi-formal attire. Keep in mind that our ceremony is a short walk down a dirt path, so you might not want to wear silletto heels.
Be advised that our wedding is the same weekend as the SF Pride Celebration. Plan extra travel time and, if possible, avoid the city if you are driving from South Bay.
Park in the ``Botanical Garden Lot,'' directly adjacent to the Botanical Gardens. We recommend that you arrive early to explore the gardens! You do not need to pay for admission, just let them know you are a wedding guest. Parking before 5pm cost $1 per hour, and parking after 5pm is free.
Remember that cell phone reception is spotty throughout the Botanical Gardens. There is WiFi (Berkeley Guest), but we recommend planning to be without connection for the duration of the ceremony and reception.
If you lose GPS signal on the way to the gardens, don't worry! The gardens is well signed, on the main road, and pretty obvious when you drive by it. If you're worried, you can always print out directions beforehand.